Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Shamar Joseph Out, Johann Layne in for India Tests
Shamar Joseph, a West Indies fast bowler, won't play in the upcoming Test matches against India because he's injured.
Johann Layne, an all-rounder, will take his place.
Joseph made his debut with a strong performance.
Layne has experience playing first-class matches.
The West Indies team is playing India as part of the ICC World Test Championship.
The first Test match starts in Ahmedabad, and the second match in Delhi.
Shamar Joseph is ruled out of the West Indies Test series against India due to injury.
Johann Layne replaces Joseph in the squad for the India Test series.
The series begins October 2, 2024.
Joseph played 11 Tests, taking 51 wickets.
Layne has experience in 19 first-class matches.
- Who
- Shamar Joseph and Johann Layne
- What
- Joseph is ruled out due to injury, Layne replaces him.
- When
- Test series begins October 2, 2024.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Joseph is injured.
Shamar Joseph's Injury
Layne's Replacement
Impact on the Team
Shamar Joseph's Injury
Joseph's absence poses a challenge for the team's performance.
Layne's Replacement
Layne's inclusion provides an opportunity.
- Player Out
- Shamar Joseph
- Replacement
- Johann Layne
- Layne's First-Class Matches
- 19
- West Indies vs. India Test Series Start Date
- October 2
- Joseph's Wickets
- 51
